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Posts from November 2024

We’re hiring! 2 Part-time positions available.

StopGap Foundation is hiring for 2 part-time positions! Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, ON Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 Start Date: January 2025 (TBC) Click the links below for the full job descriptions and the application forms: Part-time Communications Coordinator Part-time Development Coordinator We thank all applicants for their …

Ramp Up 2024: Our 8th Annual Fundraiser

Ramp Up 2024 is here! Our fundraiser returns for its 8th year, running from December 2 to 6, 2024. View our auction page featuring the amazing artworks created by 24 incredible local artists here: https://fundraiser.bid/RampUp2024 A huge thank you to our participating artists: Dave Bagley Marg Cresswell Alex Currie Jibola Fagbamiye Lisa Hickey Montina Hussey …

Thanks for your support of Ramp Up 2023!

We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude for all the wonderful people who made Ramp Up 2023 the success that it was! ‍‍Thank you to the amazing artists who donated their time and skills to create 24 beautiful art ramps. Ramp Up wouldn’t be possible without you: Logan Anderson, Dave Bagley, Despina …

IDPwD: Highlighting Ben Clement and Every Day Stories

In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we would like to spotlight Ben Clement, a Toronto-born actor and artist educator. Ben has been honoured to be part of a 10-month fellowship called Sprout Ideas Fellowship for young social innovators. Through the fellowship, Ben has been working on the creation of a play based on …

Ramp Up 2023: Our 7th Annual Fundraiser

Ramp Up 2023 is here! Our beloved fundraiser returns for its 7th year, taking place between December 4 to 8, 2023. Ramp Up 2023 will follow a similar format to last year, with an online art auction featuring 24 incredibly talented local artists: Logan Anderson Dave Bagley Despina Chaskari Marg Cresswell Cherie Daly Emma Ducharme …

We’re hiring for a Development and Communications Coordinator!

Job Title: Development and Communications Coordinator Location: Virtual and occasionally on-site at 192 Spadina Ave. in Toronto, Canada Application Deadline: Monday, November 20, 2023 Start Date: Monday, January 8, 2023   About StopGap Foundation: StopGap Foundation is a registered charitable organization dedicated to creating a world where every person can access every space. Our mission …

Is Your StopGap Ramp Worn Out? Check Out Our Repainting And Replacement Program!

Over the summer, we have been continuing our awareness-raising work and helping to create barrier-free spaces with each new ramp we deliver. In addition to building new ramps, we’ve partnered with our friends at The Daniels Corporation and launched a Ramp Repainting and Replacement Program for GTA ramp owners. Thanks to Daniels’ support, we’ve got …

Ramp Maintenance: How To Take Care Of Your Ramp And Use It Safely

StopGap ramps are intended to be used on an “as-needed” basis to increase the accessibility of eligible single-stepped locations.  Here’s a list of things to keep in mind for safe ramp usage: When in use, ramps should be level and flush against the step with no gaps between the ramp and step. When deployed, ramps …